I needed that talk. My dad died in August. And my mom is now in the ICU. Iām trying to keep perspective but it does get overwhelming. The good part is my spouse, sister & friends have been great. And I feel blessed for that. Much love š
Maggie: you have no idea how much I need this right now. Though I think you do know, which is why youāre being so vulnerable and gracious with all of us.
I just received an email from our local writing nonprofit (for whom I am planning to teach a four-week class on poetic forms) telling me that I have one sign up so far and I need four more by Friday or the class will be canceled. Iām taking this pretty hard, even if thereās still four days. I can only imagine no one really gives a damn about sonnets and Iām taking it personally. Which I know is irrational but itās where Iām at. I felt like this class was my first chance to show myself this MFA was worth it. Considering I got turned down by a different nonprofit last week for a teaching gig I was banking on this.
Anyway, I get to facilitate my weekly meditation group tonight and see all the friends Iāve made there over the last decade. Itās still summery here in Western MT, at least today. Iām cat sitting and the cat is just a dear. Thereās good in the world. Thank you for the pep talk ā„ļø
There is goodālots of itāand if people miss out on learning about poetic forms, thatās their loss! Not about you at all, Iām sure. Take good care, Marko.
How ironic and timely! My weekend began on Thursday afternoon with a solo, three-day 1800 mile, round trip road trip. I won't burden you, or other readers, with the details. Suffice to say it would not have been how I would have preferred to spend the weekend. What I can say that is fact, mission accomplished. I slept 12 hours last night. One redeeming feature of the trip was fabulous mountain and valley landscapes, sunshine and shadows, only a little rain. 3 nights, 3 different hotels, a canceled flight and shuttle. Gratitude for kind, understanding and helpful people along the way and glad to be home and a good week ahead. Good to be on the other side now, a perspective "FROM BOTH SIDES NOW."
Well Iām glad you handled it with grace and civility. I would have handled it the same, except before exiting the car, I would have added a few letters to that F and expressed
it a few times. Iām glad youāre ok! My weekend was a solid C+. Iām dealing with the crud but am much better. Again, glad you and the kids are ok!
I needed this. I got a rejection that really hurt yesterday and I was blowing the whole thing out of proportion while forgetting all the wonderfulness surrounding me! Thank you!!!! Glad you and your kids are okay!
Really glad you are OK. You handled that F moment with a lot of grace and calm. I've upped my meditation practice to 2 (short ,but...) guided meditations a day - hoping it will help me manage my F moments with some more of that grace and calm!
Thank you! This a great reframe on my mental weather. While I certainly canāt control the weather system, I am the weatherman for my internal world. I get to give the forecasts and tell the stories for todayās mix of sun and clouds.
I needed that talk. My dad died in August. And my mom is now in the ICU. Iām trying to keep perspective but it does get overwhelming. The good part is my spouse, sister & friends have been great. And I feel blessed for that. Much love š
Iām so sorry, Lisa. Sending so much care your way.
Maggie: you have no idea how much I need this right now. Though I think you do know, which is why youāre being so vulnerable and gracious with all of us.
I just received an email from our local writing nonprofit (for whom I am planning to teach a four-week class on poetic forms) telling me that I have one sign up so far and I need four more by Friday or the class will be canceled. Iām taking this pretty hard, even if thereās still four days. I can only imagine no one really gives a damn about sonnets and Iām taking it personally. Which I know is irrational but itās where Iām at. I felt like this class was my first chance to show myself this MFA was worth it. Considering I got turned down by a different nonprofit last week for a teaching gig I was banking on this.
Anyway, I get to facilitate my weekly meditation group tonight and see all the friends Iāve made there over the last decade. Itās still summery here in Western MT, at least today. Iām cat sitting and the cat is just a dear. Thereās good in the world. Thank you for the pep talk ā„ļø
There is goodālots of itāand if people miss out on learning about poetic forms, thatās their loss! Not about you at all, Iām sure. Take good care, Marko.
How ironic and timely! My weekend began on Thursday afternoon with a solo, three-day 1800 mile, round trip road trip. I won't burden you, or other readers, with the details. Suffice to say it would not have been how I would have preferred to spend the weekend. What I can say that is fact, mission accomplished. I slept 12 hours last night. One redeeming feature of the trip was fabulous mountain and valley landscapes, sunshine and shadows, only a little rain. 3 nights, 3 different hotels, a canceled flight and shuttle. Gratitude for kind, understanding and helpful people along the way and glad to be home and a good week ahead. Good to be on the other side now, a perspective "FROM BOTH SIDES NOW."
Hereās to Joni Mitchell! Thanks, Gary.
Yes, that song was the inspiration for naming my Substack: https://garygruber.substack.com/p/a-new-name
Joni will headline a concert in CA at age 81!
Well Iām glad you handled it with grace and civility. I would have handled it the same, except before exiting the car, I would have added a few letters to that F and expressed
it a few times. Iām glad youāre ok! My weekend was a solid C+. Iām dealing with the crud but am much better. Again, glad you and the kids are ok!
Hope youāre on the mend soon, Kevin. Thanks.
Thanks for that, needed that perspective right now in the middle of a lot!! Blessings
Sending all my best & hoping for calmer seas ahead. š
I needed this. I got a rejection that really hurt yesterday and I was blowing the whole thing out of proportion while forgetting all the wonderfulness surrounding me! Thank you!!!! Glad you and your kids are okay!
Iām glad this helped, Mona. Sending all my best.
Really glad you are OK. You handled that F moment with a lot of grace and calm. I've upped my meditation practice to 2 (short ,but...) guided meditations a day - hoping it will help me manage my F moments with some more of that grace and calm!
Ugh, I was hit like that a year or so ago āitās such a huge nuisance and I was grateful thatās all it was. So glad youāre ok!
Thank you! This a great reframe on my mental weather. While I certainly canāt control the weather system, I am the weatherman for my internal world. I get to give the forecasts and tell the stories for todayās mix of sun and clouds.